Notably, Abdul has released three studio albums so far: Forever Your Girl (1988), Spellbound (1991), and Head Over Heels (1995). Subsequent to that, she has for the most part been on a musical hiatus.
After her initial period of success, Abdul suffered a series of setbacks in her professional and personal life, until she found renewed fame and success in the 2000s as a celebrity judge on the television series American Idol (2001-2009).
In 2011, it was revealed that she would judge on the new show created by former partner in crime Simon Cowell, along with Island Def Jam owner L.A. Reid, and former Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger. After the success of the show's first season however, Abdul, Scherzinger, and their host Steve Jones were fired by the staff.
In 2000, she co-wrote "Spinning Around", a dance-pop track intended to be the lead single off her new album. The album never materialized and "Spinning Around" was given to Kylie Minogue as a single. The song became highly successful and re-launched Minogue's career, as it was intended to do for Abdul, and reached #1 in numerous countries.
According to her official website, Abdul is working on a new album that is reportedly scheduled for release by the end of 2008. Her first single from the album Dance Like There's No Tomorrow was released March 11, 2008 and is also featured as the opening track in the multi-artist compilation album Randy Jackson's Music Club, Volume One.
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I Need You
Paula Abdul Lyrics
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Time to tell you now just how I feel
Babe to you I bare my heart
A light of love, here in the dark
(Don-cha know) I might be strong
But deep down there's a sweetness
Only you can touch and make me feel
You're such a perfect lover yes
You always know just what to do
I-I I need you
At the start, I couldn't say
All my feelings I could not portray
But I gotta tell ya now,
That I really need your love, babe
Oh, it's comin' on strong
(I feel) so secure
When you are here beside me
There is nothin' that can bring me down
(Oh and) more and more
You take me way up high, babe
And you teach me what love is all about
I-I I need you.
In Paula Abdul's song "I Need You," the lyrics describe the singer's vulnerability and dependence on a love interest. The first lines, "All alone, it's you and me / Time to tell you now just how I feel," set the tone for an intimate confession. The singer goes on to reveal her innermost feelings and how her love interest has the power to touch her in a way that no one else can. The line "I might be strong / But deep down there's a sweetness / Only you can touch and make me feel" suggests that while the singer may appear confident on the surface, her true self is gentler and more fragile.
The chorus repeats the title phrase, "I need you," emphasizing the singer's dependence on her lover. She acknowledges that at the start of their relationship, she could not express her feelings, but now she has come to the realization that she truly needs their love. The last lines of the song, "You take me way up high, babe / And you teach me what love is all about," suggest that the singer's love interest has not only fulfilled her emotional needs but has also taught her important lessons about love.
Overall, "I Need You" is a vulnerable and heartfelt song that showcases the depth of Paula Abdul's emotions. It highlights the power that a love interest can have over someone and the impact they can have on their life.
Line by Line Meaning
All alone, it's you and me
It's just the two of us with no one else around.
Time to tell you now just how I feel
It's time to express my emotions to you.
Babe to you I bare my heart
I completely open up and reveal my truest feelings to you, my love.
A light of love, here in the dark
Love is like a ray of light shining through the darkness of life.
(Don-cha know) I might be strong
I may appear strong, but inside, I have a vulnerable side.
But deep down there's a sweetness
Despite my tough exterior, I have a gentle, sweet nature.
Only you can touch and make me feel
Only the touch of your love can awaken and ignite my heart.
(Oh h h) what a joy
What incredible bliss it is to be loved by you, my dear.
You're such a perfect lover yes
You are the epitome of what it means to be an amazing, ideal partner.
You always know just what to do
You have an innate ability to always know what actions will make me happy and satisfied.
I-I I need you
I need you now more than ever before.
At the start, I couldn't say
In the beginning, I was unable to confess my feelings to you.
All my feelings I could not portray
I struggled to accurately express and convey my emotions to you.
But I gotta tell ya now,
But I must let you know now,
That I really need your love, babe
That your love is an absolute necessity in my life, my dear.
Oh, it's comin' on strong
The intensity of my desire for you is increasing every moment.
(I feel) so secure
I feel incredibly safe and protected when I'm with you.
When you are here beside me
When you're close to me, by my side,
There is nothin' that can bring me down
Nothing can ever make me lose my happiness or positivity.
(Oh and) more and more
As time goes on,
You take me way up high, babe
You elevate me to new heights of love and passion, my love.
And you teach me what love is all about
You help me understand the truest essence and meaning of what love really is.
I-I I need you.
I really, really need and want you, my dearest love.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JESSE WOODS JOHNSON, KEITH DOUGLAS LEWIS, TA MARA
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